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Vesterdalen Lodge No. 2-131 • Sons of Norway • Auburn/Kent, WA • Chartered October 23, 1983
Hilsen Fra Presidenten
What a busy month is May! We began with planning on May 2 and finished in a grand manner with our Nordic
Fest on May 28. Our general meeting on
the 16th was highlighted with a beautiful Memorial Program and saying “Takk
for alt” (thanks for everything). We
gain so much from our fellowship here
at Vesterdalen and are saddened by the
loss of 15 members since last May. We
thank Dianne Snell for planning our
Memorial Service and her reading of the
poem As We Remember Them. Thanks
also to John Fatland for his part in the
arrangements, Nils Ladderud for his solo Nidelven, and Rev.
Eric Woolridge for his prayer. The hors d’oeurves potluck was
wonderful and we appreciated the attendance of so many family
members for the Memorial Service.
Syttente Mai in Ballard was fantastic and renting the van to
share was a wonderful idea. Vesterdalen members wish to thank
John Fatland and John Nyseth for researching and arranging
for the van and extra thanks to John Fatland for his superb
driving. Mr. Fatland has a future waiting for him as a chauffeur!
We also thank my cousin Magne Erga for parking arrangements
for the van just a block off the parade route. The convenience
of the van enabled us to travel together to the Nordic Heritage
Museum for lunch and tour the exhibits, as well as Leif Erikson Lodge for coffee and cake, and we enjoyed music at Bergen
Place. Sharing the ride, the experiences in Ballard, and the parade are so much more fun and interesting when done together!
What a crowd! Everyone was so friendly. We visited with many
people about their bunads and costumes. I learned that the
white piping on the back of my costume distinguishes it as a
Rogaland costume. We met many Norwegians who were visiting
and enjoying Norway’s National Holiday in Ballard. The weather
was just about perfect! I hope you have a chance to visit the
Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard. They have added so many
displays since I was last there! We are a nation of immigrants
that are blessed to live in a country where we can celebrate our
heritage freely!
I thank Vesterdalen for the opportunity to attend the District Convention in Coeur d’ Alene June 1-4 and will be reporting back to you.
I hope you have fun in the summer months ahead enjoying
a campfire (just like in Norway on June 21) with friends and
family, or walking in the woods, fields of wildflowers, or along
the seashore. Be sure to check the calendar about the parade in
Enumclaw and other future events like the picnic in July.
Jorunn
Vol. XXXIII No. 6
Upcoming meeting
Strawberry
Festival
Monday, June 20, 2016
Messiah Lutheran Church
401 “H” Street NE Auburn, WA
6:00 pm Strawbetter Dessert
7:00 pm Margaret Bullock, speaker
Edvard Munch and the Sea Exhibit
Bring:
• empty ink jet cartridges • Cancelled stamps for Tubfrim
• old cell phones • Campbell’s labels from any product
Kalma Christiansen and her daughter Katherine Pesce
at the Ballard Syttende Mai parade on May 17, 2016.
Welcome New Members!
David and Cassie McArtor
Bonney Lake, Washington
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The Vesterdalen Vikingskip
Sunshine Report
Thinking-of-you cards were sent to Ted Nesheim and Barbara Isaksen. Barbara is getting along much better and it was
wonderful to see Ted at our meeting. It was also great to see
Bettie Jazbec and Patty Barber at our meeting! A get-well card
was sent to Jerry Balken.
June Birthdays:
1 Robert Tommervik
4 Mavis Hansen
5 Ed Amundsen, Arlene Poché
7 Dwayne Goodrow, Jean Coy
8 Leland Fingerson, Lloyd Hartley,
Zackary Rude
11 Lorna Robertson
13 Brian Lee
16 Gloria Backus, Tami Naset
17 Linda Brackney
19 Robert Pogue, Sonja Whitcombe
27 Doug Staats, Roger Isaksen, Katie Nickell
29 Susan Lee, Jill Leghorn
5 members 75 years and better will receive rosemaling birthday
cards in June.
Please call me when you know of a member who needs some
Vesterdalen Sunshine, Your help is needed to reach everyone.
Thank you very much.
Sunshine Chair, Sonja Whitcombe 253-961-2200
Gratulerer
med dagen!
Local Author’s Books
for Sale
Astrid Karlsen Scott is an author who
lived in Olympia and worked with Vesterdalen
Lodge for many years past at different festivals up and down the west coast. She wrote
many wonderful books--children’s, cookbooks,
and historical. One of her books, Defiant Courage, is a true story of Norway’s longest WWII
escape and is now being filmed in Norway - planning to be out
in the fall of 2017. She has now “retired” to Utah and is offering
her books at a reduced price. You can find info and pricing at
www.nordicadventures.com. Some inventory is in Olympia. Contact Joanne Gray at joanne@moholtusa.com or 360-923-1242
to see what inventory she has available. If she does not have
what you are looking for, then ordering them on the web is very
easy. Happy reading!!
Dotty Erickson
Cookies Needed for
International Convention!
Lots of homemade cookies are needed for the International Convention in August. Start baking them now and freeze
them. Contact Marv Nelson if you are unable to deliver them
yourself and he will take them to the convention. Volunteers
are also needed to serve at the evening reception. See Marv
Nelson for details.
The Scandinavian Hour is on KKNW 1150 AM
on Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 in the morning
juni 2016
May Board Meeting Notes
MOTION to authorize the treasurer to withdraw $3000.00
for convention stipends, camperships, and other expenses was
approved.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY Dotty Erickson reported 207 members to date, after 3 deaths (Klevyer, Nickelsen and Petersen).
There were 4 past due and 4 suspended/cancelled.
The Swedish weaving class was held on April 23, 10 AM - 1.
Two (2) members and 4 non-members attended. Jill Leghorn
will be entering her weaving in the cultural skills competition
at the international convention.
In Jan, Vesterdalen applied for a SoN Local Lodge Partnership Grant for reimbursement of cultural activity costs. We have
been informed that we will receive a grant.
Poulsbo Lodge celebrates 100 years on June 18, 2016. Jorunn received an invitation and may attend.
District Convention: John Nyseth will prepare the fane. Don
Anderson had the stipend checks ready for the delegates.
Nordic Fest: Marv reported on the Saturday meeting. The
food aspect was the main item of discussion. A Washington
State food handlers permit is required for any person handling
food. Can be done online for$10.00 Website is www.foodworkercard.wa.gov. Diane Fatland reports this is a fun, interactive site.
MOTION to reimburse the permit fee to any member. Seconded
and carried.
Sandra Nelson, 2016 Vesterdalen secretary
Edvard
Munch
and the Sea
We in the Pacific
Northwest have a wonderful opportunity. TAM
(Tacoma Art Museum) has
organized a very special
exhibition featuring Edvard Munch, Norway’s most
famous artist. “Edvard
Munch and the Sea” will
be on view through July
17. This is a rare chance
for us to see so many of
Munch’s works in our area.
TAM is the only museum to
feature this unique exhibition. Their curator, Margaret Bullock will be making a special
presentation about the exhibit at our June 20 meeting. TAM is
located at 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma. Their phone # is 253272-4258.
Here is your chance to hear some beautiful Norwegian music on Thursday, October 6 at the Kent Senior Center. Tell your
friends to save the date for some great Norwegian fun!
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The Vesterdalen Vikingskip
Social Directors’ Report
At the Last Meeting
The May meeting was well attended with 58 members and 29
guests present. The program consisted of a very special memorial service arranged by Dianne Snell that honored the fifteen
Vesterdalen Lodge members that died in 2015. During the social
hour preceding the service, members and guests enjoyed a vast
assortment of hors d’oeuvres. Many thanks to everyone who
brought appetizer treats to help make this potluck a success.
The $10.00 cash awards went to Sally Nesheim and Margaret Evenson. The raffle prizes were won by Don Jensen, Florence Amundsen and Karl Klevjer.
Upcoming Meetings
June and strawberries are a great match. So, look forward
to a strawberry dessert served during the 6:00 social hour at the
next meeting.
On July 18, the annual picnic will be held at the Auburn
Game Farm Park pavilion located at 3030 R Street SE. There
will be no regular meetings in July and August. The lodge will
furnish beverages, fried chicken and baked beans. Lodge members are asked to bring salads, sides, desserts and rolls to share.
Also, please bring your own table service. Dinner will be served
at 6:00. Any help is welcome for set-up, serving and clean-up.
We are hoping for a good turnout of adults and children for this
fun event.
Social Directors Barbara Rom and Judy Jensen
Folk Art
Competition
& Exhibition
at 2016
International
Convention
As we approach the International Convention in Tacoma
this August, Sons of Norway is
inviting all members to showcase
their talent and artistry by participating in the 2016 International Folk Art Competition and
Exhibition! Exhibit your work or
compete in 13 different categories like Rosemaling, Hardanger
embroidery, Norwegian Weaving and Figure Carving! Space is
limited, so preregistration is the only way to ensure your spot
at this year’s event. To preregister, download materials from
www.sonsofnorway.com/convention and follow submission directions before August 5th.
2016
Youth
Heritage
Summer Camps
Good News! Five girls and
three boys have applied and
been accepted to represent
Vesterdalen Lodge at District 2
Norwegian Heritage Camps this
summer.
Normanna:
Alyssa Douglas sponsored by Carroll Peterson
Paige Winsor and Seth Knapp sponsored by Bev Winsor
Paul Rogers sponsored by Sonja Whitcombe
Nidaros:
Marisa Kirst sponsored by Dianne Snell
Heather and Kaitlyn Peterson sponsored by Andrea Haskins
Trollhaugen:
Arne Grette sponsored by Dan and Ginger Grette
Each camper will receive a $300 scholarship from Vesterdalen
Lodge which helps pay part of their camp fees. Thank you to our
lodge members who support this cultural opportunity for our
youth.
Delores Johns, Scholarship Chair
Save Your Cancelled Stamps!!
Cut around the cancelled stamps, leaving 1/2” around the
stamps, so as not to damage the perforations, and bring them
to the lodge meeting. This is an ongoing project and Tubfrim
appreciates your contributions.
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A hearty group
of Vesterdalen
members and
friends showed up
to make lefse for
the Nordic Fest
celebration in
May.
If you’d like to
make lefse (or
learn how to make
lefse), we’ll be
doing this again
before the Lutefisk
Dinner in October.
To be included,
send an email to
info@vesterdalen.
org
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The Vesterdalen Vikingskip
Kalender
juni
1-4 District 2 Convention, Coeur d”Alene, ID
6 Board Meeting .................................................6:00 PM
Messiah Lutheran Church 410 “H” St NE, Auburn
20 Lodge Meeting .................................................7:00 PM
Margaret Bullock of the Tacoma Art Museum
speaking on Edvard Munch and the Sea exhibit.
Messiah Lutheran Church 410 “H” St NE, Auburn
juli
No Board Meeting
4 Parade in Enumclaw Staging at 10:00 AM, Parade at Noon
10 Border Festival in Blaine, WA
16 Trollhaugen Steak/Fish Barbecue
18 Lodge Picnic at Game Farm Park
august
No Board Meeting
No Lodge Meeting
22-27 International S/N Convention, Hotel Murano, Tacoma
september
5 Monday, Black Diamond Labor Day Parade
12 Board Meeting .................................................6:00 PM
19 Lodge Meeting .................................................7:00 PM
Oceanographer Carol Pease speaking on
Viking in the North Atlantic
oktober
3 Board Meeting .................................................6:00 PM
6 Naustedalen Spelemannslag (musical group from Norway)
Special Concert at Kent Senior Center..................7:00 PM
9 Leif Erickson Day
17 Lodge Meeting .................................................7:00 PM
22 Lutefisk Dinner....................................... 1:00 - 5:00 PM
juni 2016
2016 Vesterdalen Officers
A complete list is available in last month’s Vikingskip,
available at www.vesterdalen.org
President...................... Jorunn Ruff................. 360-829-0372
ruffjorunn@gmail.com
Vice President ............ Vicki Wickham.............. 253-939-7673
auburnchiroclinic@comcast.net
Secretary..................... Sandra Nelson............... 360-825-6771
sandenelson@earthlink.net
Financial Secretary...... Dotty Erickson............... 206-356-1858
dortaerick@comcast.net
Treasurer.....................Don Anderson............... 253-939-6428
DWA43@hotmail.com
Editor(s)................Lois & Nils Ladderud.......... 360-886-2798
ladderud@comcast.net
Poofreeder & Web........Andy Wangstad.............. 253-347-9145
andyw@vesterdalen.org
Rose Stevens – 1-800-210-0240
Sons of Norway Financial Benefits Counselor
July 4th
Parade in
Enumclaw
Vesterdalen will participate in the 2016 Enumclaw 4th of July parade. Staging begins at 10 a.m. at the corner
of Cole and Washington Ave. Parade starts at 12 p.m. Come and
wave American flags to show our Norwegian American pride.
This is a FUN event so don’t miss it!!
Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 10 S/N Border Festival at Peace Arch Park,
Blaine, WA. Horseshoes at 10 a.m.; Lunch at Noon. Events
include Picnic Potluck, Entertainment, Crowning of Border
Queen & Princesses, Sports. Meet other Sons of Norway
members from Canada and the USA!
Saturday, July 16 - Trollhaugen Annual Steak & Salmon Fry,
$20 before 7/10. )Kids $12 & under, $5.) Dinner at 3:30.
Activities for all start at 11 a.m. Contact: Bill Hicks for reservations, 425-672-0194 or hicks1015@msn.com
Saturday, July 30 - District 2 Golf Tournament. Starts at 9
a.m. Fees $60 (18 holes of golf, lunch, banquet dinner &
prizes). Overlook (Big Lake) Golf Course, Mt. Vernon. To
register, Ron Ross (206) 861-6799 or ronrossco@wavecable.
com. Sponsored by Leif Erikson Lodge.
August 22-27 - International Convention, Tacoma, WA Host Lodges: Norden No 2-002, Hovedstad No 2-094 and
Vesterdalen No 2-131. Boards & Committees meet August
22 & 23 Leadership Conference is August 24 - Opening Ceremonies - Evening of August 25
September 23-25, 2016 - Fall Adult Heritage Retreat at
Trollhaugen. $145 per person before Sept. 1, $155 after.
For reservations - Chris Hicks 425-672-0194 or hicks1015@
msn.com. Details will be in July/August Vikingskip.
Above: Marchers from
Vesterdalen Lodge in Ballard
for the Syttende Mai parade. A
pretty enthusiastic group!
Left: Dorothy Hartley and
Jorunn Ruff help to make lefse
for the Nordic Fest in May
at Messiah Lutheran Church.
Nordic Fest is our community event where we invite
everyone to come and see
how we celebrate Norwegian
Heritage... and hopefully
become interested in joining
our lodge.